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Year of the squash
I am so excited that the National Garden Bureau has chosen squash as their edible plant of the year for…
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The Barn Cat is bummed!
Joe’s stories – old, new, mostly true Thanks to the many folks who commented on my Barn Cat story, which…
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Seed catalog time!
That special time of year for gardeners has arrived: seed catalog time! These glossy, colorful and enticing publications fill the…
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History of the poinsettia
Poinsettias are the number one flowering potted plant in the United States – that according to several sources I came…
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White Pine
I made a New Year’s resolution at the beginning of 2023 – to plant at least one eastern white pine…
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New USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map unveiled
Gardening is probably the last thing on your mind as Thanksgiving weekend wraps up and we head full-speed towards the…
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The invasive Mile-a-minute
This column was inspired by a reader who contacted Westside News about an invasive vine that can smother and kill…
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Planting a meadow
If you are thinking of ways to reduce the size of your lawn, planting a meadow is one option. A…
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Water sprouts and suckers
Many trees form suckers and water sprouts. Suckers are vigorous upright growth at the base of a tree or from…
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Autumn peony care
With autumn here, lush, spring peonies blooms might be the furthest thing from your mind, but now is the time…
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